Germany: Fibreboard without synthetic resin

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Wood and paper technology experts at Dresden Polytechnic have developed a technology in which synthetic resins in the production of medium- and high-density fibreboard is replaced by pocket rot fungi. The products developed in cooperation with an unnamed industrial partner are suitable for incineration or composting.

Product development, Germany, Reconstituted wood products, Particleboard, Wood products, not elsewhere classified, All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing, Misc Wood Products, Wood products

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DENMARK: CUFADAN MARINE TO SIKA

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Sika group of Switzerland is strengthening its leadership in the market for process materials for ship-building by taking over the Danish company Cufadan Marine. Cufadan, which produces floor insulation against impact noise, generates an annual turnover of about DKr 35mn.

Denmark, Foreign operations, Switzerland, Building Materials, Retail, Building Material and Supplies Dealers, Lumber and other building materials, Ship Building and Repairing, Plastering, drywall, and insulation, Plastering, Drywall & Insulation Work, Shipbuilding & Repair, Drywall, Plastering, Acoustical, and Insulation Contractors, Sika

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CANADA: STERNSON CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS TO SIKA

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Chembond Limited of Canada has sold the construction chemicals producer Sternson Construction Products to Sika. In 1998 Sternson generated a turnover of about SFr 8mn, while Sika Canada had sales of SFr 25mn.

Canada, Asset sales & divestitures, Chemicals & Allied Products, Chemical Manufacturing, Chemicals, Chembond Ltd., Sika Canada

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